The reason is simple. The taxes are so high that it makes the product expensive in a retail location. This, in turn, keeps the black market going with its high prices. That said, the fact is that on the wholesale side the price of cannabis has dropped 300% in the past 8 years. Most end-users don't see that relief because dispensary owners are greedy fucks.
It doesn't fail to keep prices high.
The reason is simple. The taxes are so high that it makes the product expensive in a retail location. This, in turn, keeps the black market going with its high prices. That said, the fact is that on the wholesale side the price of cannabis has dropped 300% in the past 8 years. Most end-users don't see that relief because dispensary owners are greedy fucks.